Recently even better news came out concerning our favorite berry. The USDA
Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging put blueberries on the top of the
list of 40 fruits and vegetables that are high in antioxidants which have
been shown effective in fighting the aging process and many associated
diseases.

More Good News for Blueberry Lovers

Blueberries were listed in Jean Carper's Eat Smart column (USA Weekend
Magazine, July 2-4, 1999), as one of the top ten foods that will help you
live longer.

Here is the complete list:

tomatoes

olive oil

red grapes

nuts

whole grain

salmon

blueberries

garlic

spinach

tea

Why are blueberries on this list? Well, according to Tufts University
researchers, blueberries are one of the foods highest in antioxidants.
They found that blueberries are so powerful in slowing the aging process in
animals, that they can block brain changes leading to decline and even
reverse failing memory. The human equivalent used in the animal studies is
a half-cup of frozen or fresh blueberries a day.